So this coming sunday at 7 pm will be my final worship service leading the epic ministry (invite your friends!). It is a weird mishmash of emotions. As with most of these services the overwhelming feeling is one of excitement. I am excited to be a part of a worship experience in which I connect with God and others in such a unique and authentic way. But as they say all good things must come to an end (or do they?) I must admit the last month has been hard still working at the church and doing my job in the midst of alot of junk. It's not just my junk but it is everyone's junk and everyone is dealing. But to tell you the truth I am glad at this point to be done, I must move forward and look forward. Hashing and rehashing the past doesn't really help I am finding, if anything sometimes it is just a picking away at a scab, no more picking for me. I need to heal, maybe a scar will be left, who knows, only way to know for sure is to let the thing heal. I am surrounded by many passionate people, people excited about God. I eventually would like to see what would happen if we harnessed all of that energy in one vision and direction to change WNY. Who know's the potential or possibility? But for now we have sunday, one last hurrah as a group, the end of the road if you will. See ya in 3 days!! (ps. read amos for a little precursor).
6 comments:
dude awesome message last night. the visuals were key (i thought you were going to bring down the building, much like sampson).
now the vacation starts! get running, less then a month left!
Jim...today is quiet. I know it isn't me alone. But it is wierd...I have no noise on the other side of the wall, can't just pop in and see what's going on, share some coffee or, share some thoughts regarding real-life and theology (I've always enjoyed those conversations).
What a day for hunting...let's see...job or turkey? Turkey hunting wins!!
Hey Jim - just wanted to say thanks for singing Smitty over the phone in your creepy voice yesterday - it made me smile. I have appreciated your attitude over the past few weeks. You have taught me a lot about "dealing" with what life tosses out. Thanks for being a great example. You are already missed in a big way.
Sunday night was one of the best services ever. It felt in every way like the celebration it was intended to be. Its only "day 1" of no more church job. And while I'm glad to move on from the craziness, it's also really hard to know that I won't be working with you anymore. Not to mention all the other great people around us. It was an amazing ride & I will always be grateful for the experiences & for your friendship. I'll miss it all.
Jim, i was reading in Acts 4 today and it made me think of you and starting a house church in Buffalo... check it out... Acts 4: 23-36. :)
Our family, at least, has really enjoyed your fresh outlook and challenge while we've been back in the states. We're really disappointed that the church has lost that counter-current, where people who want to do something bigger, and to think outside the four walls and massive congregation might be able to find another group of believers who sense the same.
The alternatives and options are exciting, and maybe scary, but we look forward to seeing what God has done and how he's done it (and hopefully, to be a part of it) when we get back to this place in a few years.
Good stuff.
-The Arensens.
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